“The Creature is the latest release and second LP from the Portland Oregon based dark punk trio Bellicose minds. Recorded in the winter of 2015/2016 at Red Lantern studios. The LP features 8 tracks of buzz saw guitars, driving bass and searing drums.”
“The fertile land of post punk in the USA, Portland Oregon, has out done itself again with one of its more recent progeny, SHADOWHOUSE. This is the bands debut LP, following a widely acclaimed self-released single (“Haunted b/w Lonely Psalm) and the larger vinyl expanse is reflected in both the songwriting and production of this new 12 inch. Although they can definitely appeal to the punk side of the goth revival like BELLICOSE MINDS and CRIMSON SCARLETT, their is something closer to traditional goth, dark 80s, and even some neo folk twang here and there. With the mixture of synthesizer and guitar leads as well as the painful moan of vocalist Shane HAND IN HAND is an instantly memorable listen that will appeal to punks, goths and others not afraid of some dark pop. Sing along, play loud, and dance slow.”
“The fertile land of post punk in the USA, Portland Oregon, has out done itself again with one of its more recent progeny, SHADOWHOUSE. This is the bands debut LP, following a widely acclaimed self-released single (“Haunted b/w Lonely Psalm) and the larger vinyl expanse is reflected in both the songwriting and production of this new 12 inch. Although they can definitely appeal to the punk side of the goth revival like BELLICOSE MINDS and CRIMSON SCARLETT, their is something closer to traditional goth, dark 80s, and even some neo folk twang here and there. With the mixture of synthesizer and guitar leads as well as the painful moan of vocalist Shane HAND IN HAND is an instantly memorable listen that will appeal to punks, goths and others not afraid of some dark pop. Sing along, play loud, and dance slow.”
“[POST-PUNK POP] Red Dons’ moddish post-punk has never lacked for melody, but the Dons’ new Dirtnap Records 7-inch might be the Portland quartet’s most comely pop product yet. A-side “Auslander” comes within spitting distance of the five-minute mark without ever threatening to overstay its welcome, which is a rare feat. The anthem flies by in classic Adverts fashion, with punk fury mellowed by a helping of melancholic world-weariness; it’s one of those expansive love songs in which romance escapes the trite ties of pair-bonding and attaches itself to existential equations. Which is to say you don’t need to be in love to love “Auslander.” You need only be alive. – Willamette Week”
“[POST-PUNK POP] Red Dons’ moddish post-punk has never lacked for melody, but the Dons’ new Dirtnap Records 7-inch might be the Portland quartet’s most comely pop product yet. A-side “Auslander” comes within spitting distance of the five-minute mark without ever threatening to overstay its welcome, which is a rare feat. The anthem flies by in classic Adverts fashion, with punk fury mellowed by a helping of melancholic world-weariness; it’s one of those expansive love songs in which romance escapes the trite ties of pair-bonding and attaches itself to existential equations. Which is to say you don’t need to be in love to love “Auslander.” You need only be alive. – Willamette Week”
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August
29th seattle w/ criminal code, kohosh @ black lodge
http://www.facebook.com/events/322123961213992/
31st Vancouver @ Iron Road Studios w/ spectres
http://www.facebook.com/events/181441078654829/
September
1st – Portland w/ Spectres. Autistic Youth @ Black Water
2nd oakland, ca – 1234 go! records
http://www.facebook.com/events/344638698920303/
3rd Goleta @ The Hard To Find w/ Become, NO//SE
4th Long Beach @ prospector
5th Pamona @ Vince Lombardi High School
http://www.facebook.com/events/121893027953542/
6th Los Angeles @ blue star
http://www.facebook.com/events/272694032836169/
7th San Diego @ shakedown
http://www.facebook.com/events/378363245562087/
8th S.F., Ca @ Thrillhouse records
9th PDX @ the know w/ bellicose minds
Order it here.
;
August
29th seattle w/ criminal code, kohosh @ black lodge
http://www.facebook.com/events/322123961213992/
31st Vancouver @ Iron Road Studios w/ spectres
http://www.facebook.com/events/181441078654829/
September
1st – Portland w/ Spectres. Autistic Youth @ Black Water
2nd oakland, ca – 1234 go! records
http://www.facebook.com/events/344638698920303/
3rd Goleta @ The Hard To Find w/ Become, NO//SE
4th Long Beach @ prospector
5th Pamona @ Vince Lombardi High School
http://www.facebook.com/events/121893027953542/
6th Los Angeles @ blue star
http://www.facebook.com/events/272694032836169/
7th San Diego @ shakedown
http://www.facebook.com/events/378363245562087/
8th S.F., Ca @ Thrillhouse records
9th PDX @ the know w/ bellicose minds
